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successful collective models like vision is ‘To position India as
SAMTFMACS and Biota Coorg the country of origin of Eco-
FPC enable farmers to scale
Friendly, Sustainable, Premium
production sustainably and
Coffees and a country of great
access premium markets. Skill
coffee culture’ and the theme
development remains a key
focus through Kaapi Shastra, of the Centenary Celebration
Barista Skills Training, PGDCQM of our ‘Central Coffee Research
and incubation platforms Institute’ ‘7 seeds to a glorious
under AIC–CCRI, nurturing future of 7 lakh tonnes’ reflects
entrepreneurship and expertise
an ambition to make Indian
across the farm-to-café value
coffee synonymous with quality,
chain.
The Road Ahead innovation and environmental
India’s coffee exports have responsibility.
surpassed USD 1.80 billion in Conclusion
2024–25, marking the fourth Indian coffee’s story is a
straight year above the USD
harmony of nature, knowledge,
1-billion mark. With 38 per cent
and community. As the world
of exports now value-added
and India emerging as a leading embraces richer and more
global hub for instant coffee, the traceable coffee experiences,
country’s competitive position India stands poised not just as
continues to strengthen. Free a producer, but as a storyteller
Trade Agreements are expected
offering cups steeped in culture,
to further enhance market
biodiversity, empowerment, and
access.
excellence.
Looking ahead, the Indian
Coffee sector is guided by the Brewed in India, loved by the
vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the world, the journey continues...
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